Best Fall Festivals in Fort Worth & Surrounding Areas (2025 Edition)

Fall in Fort Worth is more than just cooler weather and pumpkin spice, it’s festival season! Whether you’re into live music, Oktoberfest celebrations, local art, wine tastings, or family fun, there’s no shortage of events happening this year. I’ve rounded up some of the best fall festivals on the Fort Worth side of DFW so you can mark your calendars and make the most of the season.

🎶 Train & Grain Festival - Saginaw, TX

📅 October 11, 2025 | 10 AM - 4 PM

📍 The Switchyard at Willow Creek Park

Saginaw’s Train & Grain Festival is back at Willow Creek Park for 2025! Expect live entertainment, kids’ activities, food vendors, and shopping for all ages.

🍺 Fort Worth Oktoberfest - Trinity Park

📅 September 25–27, 2025

📍 Trinity Park, Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s biggest German celebration is back with three days of Bavarian fun. Modeled after Munich’s famous festival, Fort Worth Oktoberfest features bierhalles, stein-hoisting competitions, dachshund races, a brat-eating contest, carnival rides, and live German folk music. Admission gets you into multiple beer gardens, live entertainment, and plenty of food vendors serving bratwursts, pretzels, and more. This is one of the signature fall events in Fort Worth, and it’s perfect for families during the day and adults looking to party at night.

🎃 Pumpkin Fest at Martin House Brewing

📅 September 13, 2025 | 12 PM - 5 PM

📍 Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth

Martin House’s backyard turns into pumpkin central for their annual fall bash. Sip on one (or all three) of their seasonal pumpkin beers, enjoy live music from the Whiskey Boys, and jump into contests like pumpkin pie eating and punkin’ chunkin’. Local vendors, food trucks, and a pumpkin photo op round out the day. Entry is free, but $20 gets you a wristband, a souvenir pint glass, and four pours.

🍇 GrapeFest – Grapevine, TX

📅 September 11-14, 2025

📍 Historic Main Street, Grapevine

The largest wine festival in the Southwest returns for its 39th year! GrapeFest draws wine lovers from across Texas for four days of tastings, live entertainment, and family fun. This year’s theme, The Grape Gatsby, celebrates the Roaring Twenties with plenty of glitz. From the champagne cork shoot-off to grape stomping competitions, this one’s a must-visit for wine enthusiasts.

🍂 Oktoberfest Southlake - Southlake Town Square

📅 October 17–19, 2025

📍 Southlake Town Square

Southlake goes full Bavarian for three days of music, food, beer, and fun. Enjoy authentic German eats like schnitzel and strudel, a full beer garden, lively oompah bands, and one of the most beloved traditions—the Wiener Dog Races. Families can head to the KidZone for petting zoos, bounce houses, and more, while shoppers browse handmade goods at the vendor marketplace. Admission is free!

🎸 Rock ’n’ Roll Rummage Sale - Fort Worth

📅 October 18, 2025 | 12 PM – 5 PM

📍 South Main Micro Park, Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s largest open-air vintage and art market is back for its fall edition. With over 130 vendors selling art, handmade goods, and rare vintage finds, plus live music, food trucks, face painting, and even permanent jewelry, this event offers something unique for everyone. It’s family-friendly, pet-friendly, and free to enter—making it one of the most fun community gatherings in the Near Southside.

🌶️ Fort Worth Firefighters Chili Cookoff - Downtown Fort Worth

📅 TBD Fall 2025 | 4 Hours Only

📍 General Worth Square, Main & 8th

Nothing says fall like a good bowl of chili! The Fort Worth Firefighters Chili Cookoff brings together FWFD stations and surrounding departments to compete for chili bragging rights. Admission is free, and tasting tickets benefit the Fort Worth Firefighter Foundation. It’s a tasty way to give back to a great cause.

🍂 Final Thoughts

From sipping wine on Grapevine’s historic Main Street to cheering on dachshund races in Southlake, fall in Fort Worth is packed with fun festivals that celebrate community, food, and culture. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings, local craft beer, or unique shopping experiences, these events guarantee a season full of memories.

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